Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
Suburban Neighborhood in Kapolei, Hawaii
Honolulu County 96707, 96792
Million-dollar mansions and more
In Makakilo, you can find a range of homes from one-bedroom townhouses in several developments for around $200,000 to multi-million-dollar mansions in the gated, ridgetop Kumulani community. A variety of custom homes line Makakilo’s hillsides, some with Spanish roof tiles and others with rooftop solar panels. Along northern streets in Makakilo, gorgeous stucco and siding mansions offer balcony expanses for gazing over ocean views. Makakilo’s landscape features stonework walls along layered terraces, and its lower streets offer a collection of traditional Hawaiian plantation-style homes with broad, low-pitch roofs.Just a short drive down the ridge is the master-planned community of Kapolei, known as Second City. Developed on a coastal plain once carpeted with tall stalks of sugar cane, this urban center was thoughtfully designed to address Honolulu’s rapid growth. Low-rise buildings that aesthetically balance with the natural topography are crafted in coral, stone and wood. As an investment in Hawaii’s clean energy future, sustainability initiatives here include the state’s largest ground-mounted solar energy farm. Homes in Kapolei range from a variety of earth-tone townhouses to large four-bedroom beauties built in the 2000s and beyond.
The tranquil bedroom community of Honokai Hale offers a sanctuary from bustle while living right beside Ko’olina Resort’s amenities and within a short drive down Farrington Highway to Kapolei’s plethora of conveniences. Along Ko’olina’s lushly landscaped streets, you’ll see a range of gated custom homes and immense stucco stunners with Ko’olina fairway greens just steps from the yard.
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Makakilo Community park and water parks
Living in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale, locals are never far from a park for recreation and relaxation. Residents enjoy the playground, tennis courts and panoramic views at Makakilo Community Park and large athletic fields at Mauka Lani Neighborhood Park. In Kapolei Community Park, shady benches surround a colorful playground, and the nearby Villages of Kapolei Recreation Center provide a community pool surrounded by palms. Kapolei Regional Park spreads out a wide blanket of green space to enjoy and a network of climbing ropes on the playground. And for those in need of slippery speed, Makakilo is home to the twists and turns of Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii Water Park.
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Strong Kapolei schools
Kids head to Kapolei Elementary, part of the Hawaii Department of Education. Kapolei Elementary has a B-plus rating on Niche, while Kapolei Middle has a B rating. Kapolei High has a B rating and its football field is famous for hosting Pro Bowl practices, and the school’s standout JROTC program has been recognized as a Naval Honor School.
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Honolulu bus stops
The City and County of Honolulu provides a bus route that stops in Kapolei. Many choose to drive around the island, and Hawaii Interstate 1 makes traveling by vehicle an easy proposition.Eggs N' Things and Costco
Locals can head to Eggs ‘N Things for breakfast, and they love the regional cuisine and craft cocktails at Monkey Pod Kitchen, famously led by award-winning chef Peter Merriman. Groceries are convenient at Foodland where you’ll find a Coffee Bean café inside. Artfully designed strip malls offer everything from Ramen eateries to hair salons, and there’s fresh produce at the Malama Market in Makakilo. All shopping and dining desires can be met in the Kapolei Shopping Center — from Petco to Home Depot to Korean barbecue and ice cream — residents stock up on bulk buys at the neighborhood Costco in Kapolei.
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Lia Girard
Photography Contributed By
Harry Antipala
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Fran Magbual
Fran Magbual
Coldwell Banker Realty
(808) 465-4554
81 Total Sales
13 in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
$435K - $1.7M Price Range
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Deborah Arguello
DA
Deborah Arguello
Fathom Realty HI LLC
(808) 374-5480
46 Total Sales
7 in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
$435K - $969K Price Range
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Sherine Duncan
Sherine Duncan
eXp Realty
(808) 201-2526
217 Total Sales
10 in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
$519K - $1.3M Price Range
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Myron Kiriu
Myron Kiriu
Responds QuicklyBHGRE Advantage Realty
(808) 755-3889
533 Total Sales
6 in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
$491K - $1.7M Price Range
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David Buck
David Buck
Harcourts Island Real Estate
(808) 468-5206
86 Total Sales
6 in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
$765K - $915K Price Range
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Joe Castaneda
Joe Castaneda
BHGRE Advantage Realty West
(808) 427-0335
69 Total Sales
7 in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale
$360K - $1M Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kalaeloa Heritage Park
- Trails
Kapolei Community Park
Barbers Point Beach Park
- Beach
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kamokila Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Makakilo Neighborhood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Makakilo Heights Neighborhood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Mehana Sundial Park
- Playground
Kapolei Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Makakilo Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale, Kapolei sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale, Kapolei over the last 12 months is $860,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$850,000
Median Sale Price
$860,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$975,825
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$738,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$580,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
482
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$661
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
10,627
Number of Homes for Sale
166
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,680
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,467
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
925
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
552
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 5pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jul 63 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
48,537
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,664
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,941
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
64°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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